Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events
This day in history: November 1
1891
Forty-eight Italians arrived in Little Falls from Buffalo to work on the Little Falls – Dolgeville railroad.
1893
“Big Frank,” the little 90 pound kangaroo, which was to have boxed at the Star Academy, died in that building from cramps.
1952
Radio station WLFH broadcast a pre-election segment to supplement their coverage of the Get Out the Vote campaign which began on Oct. 8 with the mission of registering unregistered voters and continued through the month as this week’s Election Day approached. The program was a live broadcast from 6:30-6:45 hosted by committee chairperson, Edwin Marion, who summarized the efforts and interviewed 4 key volunteers in the campaign: Mrs. Frederika Conrad, Miss Inez McCoy, Chief Francis Reardon and Mr. Walter Sheff.
Charlie Young: From Undefeated Football Team to Wrestler Revolt–And Beyond
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumKnown as “Chub” by his family and close friends, Charlie taught and coached at LFHS for over two decades, and left an indelible mark.
The Pride of Little Falls
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumEvery high school class has its outstanding students – the class valedictorian, the star athlete, the naturally-born leader, the most likely to succeed…
May 18 2024 PATRIOTS DAY PROGRAM AT THE 1824 BELLINGER HOME
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Saturday, May 18, Patriots Day observance program beginning at 11 AM.
2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Saturday, May 18, Patriots Day observance program beginning at 11 AM.
Today, April 26, 2024, is National Historic Marker Day
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumView a list of historic markers that offer a glimpse into the history of Little Falls and preserve the city’s history for future generations.
The Railway Express Agency and Pigeon Releasing
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumSometimes all it takes is a picture or a story to generate a Historical Society writing series piece. Such is the case with this article.
Springtime Greetings Historical Society Members
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumSpring’s arrival serves as a reminder for me that our directors and officers need to communicate a number of updates to our membership.